Lowrange2

I skimmed through so maybe I missed it but I'd certainly cut the ends off of those arms and run big boy heims instead of those crappy bushings.

Desertfox1023

Yes, I'm currently working on finding some DOM to use to finish them. I'll be running Currie Jonny Joints mounted in the IRO crossmember

Desertfox1023

Couldn't find a convent local source for DOM...

So sent a order into Ruff Stuff for the the DOM. Also, ended up buying their heims as well instead of JJ's. So I'll be finishing up the Long arms soon.

Also, purchased some new lower Coil Springs & 5on5.5 rims... Again couldn't find anyone selling some local.

Basslicks

just for future.... I haven't ordered from them, but I plan on it soon.

http://www.metalsdepot.com/index.php

Desertfox1023

Thanks, I'll keep them in mind when I start doing tube work

Desertfox1023

Worked on the long arms today, cut off the old bushings. That is a 7/8" slug, I'll need to cut it back some for when I sleeve this with the DOM.






Also UPS showed up, this will make the Fourth Pair of coil spring on the Jeep.
Also new set of soft 8's , 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern

Desertfox1023

1.25" Ruff Stuff Heims





Sitting in the IRO mount




I should be welding in the mounts this week.

stang65

take a look at this link something like this on the passanger side are would get you some more flex just a thought im running the solid arms and it does ok but your still in fab stage.
http://www.broncoii4x4.com/wristedarm/destructions.htm
ive been looking into doing it on mine.

Desertfox1023

Thanks for the link, I've been debating wether to wrist or not. From what I gather if your running joints at the end and not a solid bushing like the stock ford arms then it should flex ok without wristing.

What's your setup like?

stang65

Ive got dom tube with sleved c, think they are 43" in length running johny joints at the end. with zj coils fronts stretched out around 4" shortened it back to 104.5 due to rubing issues.
pictures for reference it has 35s on it flex reference which would be better with a wristed passenger side.
notice my radius arm almost hiting my frame.

stang65

only other thing is at full lock you might have rubbing on the radius arms.

Desertfox1023

Looks Great, I think you're getting a pretty good amount of flex out of it. I'm sure wristing would of course add more. I'm going to keep it in my mind as an option. Thanks for pics, it makes me more motivated

Desertfox1023

Got starred on the crossmember install, also installed a poly transmount.

Basslicks

Looks beefy - does that crossmember tie in with your lift?

Lowrange2

Just keep an eye on that thing. Wouldn't be the first time I've seen one buckle where the center piece is bolted to the side pieces. Keep the weight of the Jeep off off it.

I'd also keep a very close eye on where it bolts to the Jeep. IMO, any crossmember worth having curves around the frame rail, frame rail gets slugs and it bolts THROUGH the frame rail. What IRO did was add one bolt hole to the factory two bolt hole pattern designed to hold a transmission. Except now it's holding the entire front suspension in place. Think about it.

At the very least I'd be sure to plate the entire area and weld the cross member to the rails.